Construction Manager - Cluster

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

The major responsibility is to ensure that the projects are managed safely, effectively, efficiently, and completed on time and within budget in accordance with the objectives of the Client.
Manage and oversee all phases of construction projects, from planning and design to execution and completion.
Ensure that all the contractors and supervision consultants for different projects are following the correct processes and procedures as set in the PMM processes and procedures and establish and maintain risk registers for all the projects.
Assess the capability of the Client's existing project management and construction management staff and recommend appropriate roles and responsibilities.
Development and rectification of department operating structure (Org. Chart, Roles, Responsibilities) as well as tools to be deployed (software, apply International best practices).
Develop and implement project plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
Coordinate and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
Monitor and track project progress, identifying and resolving any issues or delays that may arise.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors, maintaining overall responsibility for construction contractor/subcontractor adherence to their respective contracts.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.
Lead and supervise a team of construction professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and support.
Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Support the Client in preparing the scope of work for construction RFPs and site supervision contracts.
Ensure that Project Execution Plans submitted by contractors are properly reviewed, covering all health, safety, and environmental aspects.
Lead health, safety, security, and environmental incident investigations and update health, safety, security, and environmental data into the monthly reports.
Review resource allocation to new projects to ensure sufficient resources are allocated from both the contractor and supervision consultant.
Report project progress, highlighting concerns, providing recommendations, and implementing any agreed mitigation measures.
Monitor project progress against schedule and cost plan and advise the Client of any concerns.
Review contractors and supervision consultants' monthly reports.
Prepare and issue project monthly dashboards and reports at the project level.
Implement the project EDMS, ensuring that all project documentation complies with the Client's document management system.
Ensure the timely and accurate data input to the PMIS at the project level.
Follow up the implementation of agreed action plans and escalate issues to higher management.
Review supervision consultant recommendations for recovery plans, contractor claims, or extensions of time.
Ensure the submission of monthly invoices by the contractor, develop and update the project cash flow forecast, and prepare estimates for variations.
Implement a system for tracking labor efficiency based on achievement of installed quantities against the durations included in the project master schedule. The system shall be capable of generating periodic status reports.
Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited University.
Minimum 20 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure or city development projects, leading to the position of construction manager on large-scale projects.
Experience of major government and/or semi-government international construction sites with direct professional knowledge and management of the following: site engineering, project controls, environment, health and safety, contracts management, and quality.
Extensive experience in the construction management of water and wastewater works.
Experience of implementing a zero accident philosophy.
A record of engagement with government entities/utility providers.
Record of implementing continuous improvement on site and supporting capacity building/talent development in a construction environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience of working internationally (preference KSA).